Arizer Solo 3 V2 vs. Crafty+: Is the €35 Extra Worth It?

TL;DR: The Arizer Solo 3 V2 costs around €148, the Storz & Bickel Crafty+ around €114. For the price gap, the Solo 3 V2 brings a fully isolated glass airpath, 5000 mAh vs 3200 mAh, four times faster heat-up, pass-through charging, and a lifetime warranty. The Crafty+ wins on compactness, the S&B ecosystem, and shop availability. On raw specs, the Solo 3 V2 is the stronger device. On portability and brand ecosystem, the Crafty+ holds its own.

Side-by-Side Specs

Feature	Arizer Solo 3 V2	Crafty+
Price (from)	~€148	~€114
Heating	Hybrid	Hybrid
Airpath	Fully isolated glass	Ceramic oven + plastic body
Max temp	220 °C	210 °C
Heat-up time	~15 seconds	~60 seconds
Battery	5000 mAh (built-in)	3200 mAh (built-in)
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pass-through charging	Yes	No
Dosing capsules	Yes (Arizer)	Yes (S&B)
WPA compatible	Yes (14mm, built-in)	Yes (adapter needed)
App	Yes (Arizer App)	Yes (S&B App)
Warranty	Lifetime (Canada)	2 years (Germany)
Active shops	85	122
Size	Medium	Compact

Arizer Solo 3 V2: More for More Money

The Solo 3 V2 is the pricier option here — but the case for the premium is solid. A fully isolated glass airpath means no plastic, no metal between the herb and your lungs. The result is noticeably cleaner, more aromatic vapour, especially in the first hits of a session.

Solo 3 V2 strengths:

• 15-second heat-up — four times faster than the Crafty+
• 5000 mAh battery — 50%+ more capacity (10–14 sessions)
• Fully isolated glass airpath for purest flavour
• Pass-through charging: use while plugged in
• Lifetime warranty for original buyer (Canada)
• Built-in 14mm WPA connection in the glass stem

Weaknesses:

• €34 more expensive than the Crafty+
• Glass stem is fragile — a spare is recommended
• Larger form factor than the Crafty+

Crafty+: The Compact S&B Experience

The Crafty+ is the smallest device in the Storz & Bickel portfolio. It brings the S&B hybrid heating engine into a pocketable form factor — and it’s fully compatible with the S&B Dosing Capsule system. If you already own S&B accessories or value the brand’s medical certification, the Crafty+ is a natural fit.

Crafty+ strengths:

• Cheapest entry into the S&B ecosystem (~€114)
• More compact than the Solo 3 V2 — pockets more easily
• Official S&B Dosing Capsules for fast, hygienic bowl swaps
• Medical CE certification in Europe
• 75 active shops for best price comparison

Weaknesses:

• 60-second heat-up — noticeably slower day-to-day
• 3200 mAh — only 6–8 sessions per charge
• No pass-through charging (cannot be used while charging)
• 210 °C maximum (Solo 3 V2 reaches 220 °C)
• Plastic components in the airpath

Vapour Quality: Glass Airpath vs Ceramic + Plastic

Both use hybrid heating. The key difference is the airpath. The Solo 3 V2’s isolated glass stem produces clean, terpene-forward vapour with a direct taste that’s hard to match in this price range. The Crafty+ delivers the typical S&B experience: consistent, dense vapour right through the bowl. Cloud-chasers lean toward the Crafty+; flavour-chasers lean toward the Solo.

Daily Use: Pass-Through Is the Hidden Advantage

Three differences stand out in daily use. First: 15 vs 60 seconds heat-up is a real gap — the Solo 3 V2 is ready before most people finish packing the chamber. Second: a 5000 mAh battery handles two full days of use; the Crafty+ needs more frequent charging. Third — and often overlooked — the Solo 3 V2 supports pass-through charging. You can use it while plugged in. The Crafty+ does not support this.

WPA and Bong Use

The Solo 3 V2 has a built-in 14mm WPA connection in the glass stem. Plug directly into a water pipe, no adapter needed. The Crafty+ requires a separate WPA adapter. For regular bong users, the Solo 3 V2 is the clearer choice.

Who Should Buy Which?

Choose the Solo 3 V2 if you:

• value a glass airpath for maximum flavour
• want longer battery life (5000 mAh) and faster heat-up (15s)
• use pass-through charging for home sessions
• prefer a lifetime warranty over 2 years
• regularly use a water pipe or bong

Choose the Crafty+ if you:

• want a compact, pocketable device for on-the-go use
• are entering or expanding the S&B ecosystem
• want to save around €34 vs the Solo 3 V2
• already use other Storz & Bickel accessories

Verdict: Objectively Better, But Not for Everyone

For €34 more, the Solo 3 V2 delivers more in nearly every measurable category: faster start, longer battery, cleaner airpath, lifetime warranty, and pass-through charging. In a spec sheet comparison, it wins clearly. But the Crafty+ isn’t worse — it’s different: smaller, cheaper, with the S&B name behind it and the Dosing Capsule system built in. If you love S&B and want the most compact option, buy the Crafty+. If you want the better device at the price point, buy the Solo 3 V2.